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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
2
Local retailer promotes ready to wear clothing with lower prices and ample white goods for June brides and graduates. Emphasizes quality style and affordability with silk mixes and messalines on sale, noting improved cash conditions and larger silk selection for spring weather.
The Chehalis County Fair association officials were elected at a Saturday meeting at Hotel Washington. Loren H. Brewer becomes president, S. K. Bowes vice president, W. J. Patterson treasurer, and J. E Calder secretary and manager. Plans include expanding exhibits and departments and possibly new barns and a dog show.
Mrs J Porter 64 a Hoquiam and Chehalis County pioneer died Friday at the Porter ranch near Oakville. She and husband came to Grays Harbor over 20 years ago and the family ran a logging business before passing it to sons. One son drowned bringing in the last raft. Survived by husband two sons and three daughters all in this county except a daughter in Montana. Remains at Whiteside parlors Ab erdeen. Funeral to be held when daughter arrives from Montana. Interment Hoquiam cemetery.
High officials of the International Longshoremen's union press for recognition at Grays Harbor, arguing for a closed shop while the Grays Harbor Stevedore Co. favors open shop terms. Talks continue with wages and conditions deemed acceptable, but no agreement yet on union status and labor rules. If talks fail a possible strike and ship boycott are rumored, though both sides seek to avoid disruption.
At the Hotel Washington luncheon the Chamber executive committee will report on Mr. Coffman of Chehalis and John C. Slater on a state highway bond issue. Rivers harbor and navigation panel meets today to discuss funding the south side jetty. Public improvements and southside road committees also report progress. Leaders urge a strong turnout and mention the Herald to advertisers.
Robert Coats bought the northeast corner lot and bungalow on Sixth and Broadway from Dan Bowes, who in turn acquired C. W. Miller’s residence on Sixth and K. Bowes built the bungalow for Coats and Miller’s home is a large modern dwelling. The purchase price is not disclosed.
The Ocean Breeze monthly staff election at the high school Friday produced a two ticket race. Frances Paine was named editor in chief, Mack Maurice became business manager, and Clarence Caldwell was chosen for the board of control.
Ten bids were received for the Electric building to be erected at the northeast corner of Broadway and Heron streets. The contract will be awarded after J. D. Crary returns, expected today or tomorrow.
Arrivals and departures show multiple vessels at Aberdeen mills loading for San Francisco San Pedro New Zealand Australia and Puget Sound. The H B Jackson Makaweli John A Campbell Washougal Azalia A B Johnson Fair Oaks Grays Harbor Centralia Carmel G C Lindauer W J Patterson and Strathleven are among ships involved with Wilson Donovan West Slade Anderson Middleton Hulbert and American mills. The Strathleven sails with 1 500 000 feet of lumber for Puget Sound en route to Australia.
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